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South African pome fruit export estimate drops amid ongoing drought

Hortgro's Jacques du Preez says growers are concerned and believes the conditions so far this year will have an effect on next year's crop.
July 07 , 2017

Costa Rica partially suspends three pineapple operations

The development comes just weeks after authorities ordered the suspension of a pineapple project owned by a Del Monte subsidiary.
July 07 , 2017

Canada: Record cherry exports expected from BC this season

Production in the province is expected to rapidly increase in the coming years, with more and more trees going in the ground.
July 06 , 2017

Belgium's BelOrta boosts focus on India in wake of Russian ban

The major cooperative has boosted its presence on TV, the radio and social media in India, and is gaining consumer confidence with tastings of its Jonagold apples.
July 05 , 2017

Argentina concerned over rise in Chilean apple imports

The head of the Argentine Chamber of Integrated Fruit Growers says they will be monitoring the impact on the local market.
July 05 , 2017

What will be the next profit drivers for South African apples?

Changes at play to address sunburn and improve packouts could lead to fundamental changes in the country's apple production practices.
June 29 , 2017

The new grape varieties gaining ground in Chile, Peru

The shift to new cultivars has been delayed compared to California, but the move to proprietary table grape varieties has been fast in both countries over the last few years.
June 29 , 2017

NZ lemon grower proves climate isn't everything

They may be in one of the world's "most marginal" regions for citrus, but with the right growing practices T&G has been able to help satisfy booming demand for lemons in Asia.
June 28 , 2017

Climate change drives Indian apple farms to higher altitudes

Rising temperatures in the major Indian apple-growing state of Himachal Pradesh are pushing cultivation to higher areas.
June 27 , 2017

Opinion: Learning from the world's leading marketers

Bev Oster looks at how produce marketers can learn from other industries.
June 26 , 2017